Three more individuals are facing charges following an investigation into the rash of property crime occurring in the Municipality of Meaford and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
On July 25, at 3:28 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Marshall Street in the Municipality of Meaford.
During the search officers discovered two firearms, a 22-calibre rifle, a pellet gun, kitchen appliances and three bicycles. Total estimated value of seized items is approximately $22,000.
Christopher Bikker, 43, of Meaford was charged at that time.
Through further investigation three individuals were arrested and charged.
Charged with the following offences is Nicole Swann, 36, of Meaford with:
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (two counts)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Charged with the following offences is Matthew Springer, 37, of Meaford:
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (two counts)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Charged with the following offences is Ronald Beam-Osborne, 70, of Meaford:
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (two counts)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
The accused parties were released and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024.
The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
